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HR 42

Honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team on winning a 2025 OASSA State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff LaRe

Ohio House honors Pickerington High School Central cheer team's 2025 OASSA State Championship victory through commemorative resolution.

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Bill Summary · HR 42

Legislative bill overview

HR 42 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA (Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators) State Championship. The bill recognizes their athletic achievement and was adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives on March 19, 2025.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions acknowledge outstanding local achievements and allow legislative bodies to formally recognize student accomplishments. Such recognitions can boost community morale, validate student effort, and create official records of noteworthy achievements in the legislative record.

Potential points of contention

  • Time and resource allocation: Some view commemorative resolutions as using legislative time that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: Questions about why certain athletic teams receive legislative honors while others do not, and whether this creates fairness or equity concerns
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent commemorative resolutions may establish expectations for recognizing all state championship teams, potentially overwhelming the legislative agenda

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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